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A Discourse On The Best Method Of Preserving The Peace And Union Of The Presbyterian Church In The United States - Softcover

Samuel Vance Marshall

 
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A Discourse On The Best Method Of Preserving The Peace And Union Of The Presbyterian Church In The United States, Delivered Before The West Lexington Presbytery Met At Salem Church, Clarke County, Ky., April 1, 1835 by Samuel Vance Marshall. This discourse, delivered at the opening of the West Lexington Presbytery's spring meeting at Salem Church in Clarke County, Kentucky (April 1, 1835), argues that true peace and unity in the church come from biblical principles and the gospel. Marshall contends that disturbances in church life arise from unregenerate human passions and from the reckless application of party principles, and he urges adherence to the Bible, the New Testament, and proper church discipline. He emphasizes the universality of the gospel, the inerrancy of scripture, the dangers of speculative theology, and the necessity of impartial discipline to preserve peace. He also discusses the role of controversy, reformers' example, and the need to maintain unity by focusing on core gospel truths rather than sectarian disputes. The discourse seeks to guide the church toward lasting harmony and edification through scriptural fidelity.

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